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Vacation Time Is Upon Us

I am writing first time visitors, as well as those of you who are regular visitors to Blue’s Travels, to let you know that I, your Webmeister, am taking a much needed vacation from my duties here at Blue’s Travels. Also I am going to ask a favor, which I hope it will not too much of an imposition.

Blue’s Travels has undergone some major changes in just the past two weeks. For those of you that are regular visitors, you have probably already seen some of the changes I have made. For all my first time visitors out there, welcome. I hope you enjoy the site. Moreover, I hope all of you will agree with me when I say that I believe the recent changes are good. I have worked really hard to make the site more inviting, more informative and easier to read.
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The first official photos of the Porsche Panamera GT have been released by Porsche.

This is one of the most stunningly beautiful cars I have ever seen. The photos of the Panamera GT must be seen in order to appreciate the beauty of this beast.

I found a slew of images just released Feb 12 2009 and compiled them for your viewing pleasure. There is also a great review I found online to go along with them.
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Say what you will about the NA VR6 engine of the 2004 and 2008 Volkswagen R32, but one thing you have to admit is that it’s as tough as nails. Toss in a couple of turbos from say, HPA MotorSports for around 40K, and it can be blazingly fast. We are talking Super-Car Fast.

I saw the following video and broke out in a sweat. I am not sure what this guy has done to his R32, but I am pretty sure it involves a turbo or two. Moreover, I am wondering where this guy was driving his .:R. He tops out at nearly 180 MPH and holds it there for nearly 3 minutes. I do not encourage this sort of thing, but it just goes to show what these cars can do and how they sound when they do it. Wow.
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Porsche Panamera official details

Rerinted from MOTOR AUTHORITY Images and Music Below

Following this past weekend’s premature leak of official Panamera details, Porsche has now released the full gamut of details and images for its upcoming sedan. The Panamera will officially go on sale in April next year and will make its world debut one month earlier at the Geneva Motor Show. Read the rest of this entry »

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Expanding Blue’s Horizons

I am somewhat new to the world of Porsche. Let’s face it, I am a newb. I have never even owned a Porsche. However one of my friends is a Porsche fanatic. In fact, he hired me to detail one of his prized possessions back in 2006 or 2007.
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The Car and Driver Original Road Test and Information

Volkswagen’s new Scirocco is the product of an age-old formula that produces a sporty model that shares the bones of a comparatively pedestrian model. In the ’70s and ’80s, the Golf/Rabbit platform provided the basis for the first- and second-generation Sciroccos.

A Scirocco hasn’t been sold in the U.S. since the second-gen model of 1989, and the wait for one may continue as the new third-gen car probably won’t be coming to our shores. Although the car meets U.S. regulations, VW says the European-built Scirocco wouldn’t make enough money in the land of the weak dollar to merit selling it here. And VW is probably wary of potentially cannibalizing the sales of the GTI, a car also built in Europe.
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2010 Volkswagen GTI R20 Turbo – by JENS MEINERS, of Car and Driver Magazine

It’s no secret that we love the Volkswagen GTI—it’s a three-time reigning recipient of a 10Best Cars award, after all. But even the 210 hp of the upcoming sixth-generation 2010 replacement model leave the GTI at a distinct power disadvantage in its class.
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2008 Final Verdict Part 1

Most of my dissatisfaction with the 2008 VW R32 derives from the fact that I was spoiled rotten by the 2004 version. With the 2004 model, VW had done what was in my mind the impossible. They had managed to find the perfect balance between sophistication, performance and sporty style with a healthy shot of testosterone thrown in, and all for a price that was a mere steal when you consider what you would normally have to pay to get such a perfectly blended mix of attributes. So, when it was announced that 2008 would see a follow-up to the 2004 R32 I was thrilled, and for lots of reasons. Sadly, as more and more facts surrounding the 2008 model leaked out I became increasingly concerned.

Well, the 2008 R32 has now arrived, and while I am clearly unhappy with some of the choices that were made in the development of the 2008 Volkswagen R32, make no mistake about it: the 20008 Volkswagen R32 is, simply put, an incredible car on it’s own merits.
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